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For our late night & early morning denizens we share this quick update with more than a few worthwhile items by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Protecting Local Kickoff

Safety, security front and center as Kansas City prepares for World Cup 2026

Organizers describe World Cup 2026 as the equivalent of hosting three Super Bowls every day for a month.

Underwater In The Suburbs

Elderly Prairie Village woman receives water bill over $2,000

An 83-year-old woman, who lives alone, accused of using 260,00 gallons of water in six weeks.

Today's Splash For Meth Town

Adventure Oasis Water Park in Independence will permanently close.

The Adventure Oasis Water Park in Independence, Mo., will close permanently, the city announced Monday night.

Counting Other People's Money

Who are Kansas City's highest paid employees? Some made more than $300,000 in 2024

See salary info for KCMO government workers: city manager Brian Platt, Mayor Quinton Lucas, KCFD firefighters. Where do local taxes go?

Home Team Struggles In Spring Training

Royals pitchers get knocked around in 5-2 loss to Guardians

A tune-up game it was

Ink'd Up Diva Shares Display

Halsey poses in black lace lingerie to show off her 45 tattoos

In one portrait, the songbird was seen in a black lingerie bra and matching underwear as her dark hair was in tangles around her face. She said she was in a dirtbag era.

MAGA Recession Underway?!?

Investors flee equities as Trump-driven uncertainty sparks economic worry

Fears that uncertainty over trade tariffs will spark an economic downturn are causing investors to flee equities, in a major shift for Wall Street which had been fired-up by the prospect of President Donald Trump's agenda.

No Bench For Loyal Opposition

Democratic Party's image in weakest position since Reagan-Bush era, CNN political analyst says

Ron Brownstein, a CNN political analyst, said Monday on the network that the Democratic Party's image was the weakest its been since the 1980s, the Reagan-Bush era.

GOP Finds Compromise?!?

Congressional Republicans seek to unite around bill to avert government shutdown

The Republican-controlled U.S. Congress looked set to move ahead this week to keep the government funded and avert a partial shutdown beginning on Saturday, as Washington is rocked by President Donald Trump's rapid moves to slash federal agencies.

Tesla King Offers Online Fighting Words

Musk calls Sen. Kelly a 'traitor' over trip to Ukraine

Elon Musk called Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly a "traitor" in a post on X after Kelly posted that he had visited Ukraine over the weekend.

Holy Land Fighting Forever

Blame Hamas for Israel Halting Aid to Gaza | Opinion

On March 2, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel would halt the entry of all goods and supplies to Gaza.

About The Orb This Week

What to know about March's full "Blood Worm Moon," a total lunar eclipse

Viewers across North America will get to enjoy a full Blood Worm Moon during a total lunar eclipse on March 13 into March 14.

Local Legend In Action

Photos: Tech N9ne at VooDoo Lounge

Tech N9ne brought down the roof at Harrah's VooDoo Lounge on Saturday, March 8. Our photographer Tarik Sykes captured the fun.

Forecast For Now . . . 

Kansas City weather: Strong winds, warmer temperatures expected this week

Warmer temperatures and strong winds are expected this week.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.